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J-Pipes · 08-09-2020, 08:09 PM

Picked one of these up today, looks like everything is there, except for directions. Any chance anyone on here has been around these before and could point me in the direction of instructions? Near as I can tell, the company is no longer in operation.

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*Snedge* · 08-09-2020, 11:00 PM

What is it that you get in the kit?

Begle1 · 08-10-2020, 02:57 AM

Wow, do you cut sheet metal and install a hinge and shelving yourself?

thatguy69 · 08-10-2020, 06:08 AM

I would say there's probably a reason they're no longer in operation......

*Snedge* · 08-10-2020, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by thatguy69

I would say there's probably a reason they're no longer in operation......

I'd check for lawsuits.

chevota84 · 08-10-2020, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Snedge

I'd check for lawsuits.

Looks like they sued dodge and lost.

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zstroken · 08-10-2020, 08:44 AM

Cool concept, to prevent any rust, looks like it would be a complete repaint though. Even then I think it would be a rust magnet.

J-Pipes · 08-10-2020, 10:00 AM

Only steel left is most of the bed floor, and the front of the bed and tailgate. Everything else is Fiberglass with stainless hardware. Near as i can tell, you basically only keep the floor between the wheel wells. I got this kit, thats never been installed before, and a really good factory bed yo build if from for about the same price as nice beds are going for around here.
My general plan is to keep working on projects that are outside for now, and hopefully be able to set this up inside the garage once it cools off, then just swap the bed onto the truck. Be real nice if I could find some install instructions before I get started though!

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zstroken · 08-10-2020, 10:54 AM

Can you post some pictures of the kit, what all is included?

Highwayman · 08-10-2020, 12:17 PM

I would:
A) Build it and sell it
B) Build it, and never let the truck leave the yard
Z) Find someone who can take those parts and make a mold. I'd hate to have a blow out.

dummins · 08-10-2020, 01:27 PM

Almost like a ram box. But way sweeter. I have nothing to add other than I’ve never seen that looks pretty cool.

J-Pipes · 08-10-2020, 01:55 PM

I'll have to try to dig it out this weekend maybe, we put everything in the back of the storage shed because I know it'll be at least fall/winter before I get started on it.
I get what you're saying about damaging the pieces. I have no idea how to go about getting duplicate pieces made for spares. First thing popping into my head is 3d printing, but I'd imagine that would take a huge machine?

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Begle1 · 08-10-2020, 03:04 PM

So it's basically brand new pre-molded fiberglass bedsides? So they come in a box that is like 10' long and 4' tall? And probably cost $thousands?

J-Pipes · 08-10-2020, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Begle1

So it's basically brand new pre-molded fiberglass bedsides? So they come in a box that is like 10' long and 4' tall? And probably cost $thousands?

Think original msrp was in the $3k range. There's an outer skin, main piece, and some inner pieces too. Multiple stainless brackets and hinges, there are two carbon steel square tubes for support pieces. Again I'm not 100% sure how it goes together, the guy I bought it from is a friend so if something is missing, its probably still at his place.
Yeah, all new fiberglass, looks just like a factory bed when closed.

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zstroken · 08-10-2020, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Highwayman

I would:
A) Build it and sell it
B) Build it, and never let the truck leave the yard
Z) Find someone who can take those parts and make a mold. I'd hate to have a blow out.

I think you could probably repair the glass, I have done some glass work on jetski's it was pretty easy I thought.

4x4dually · 08-11-2020, 08:08 AM

That's actually kinda cool. Do they have a version for training wheels?

jfaulkner · 08-11-2020, 09:53 AM

Don't most dodges have storage access holes rusted in the bed sides already? Just put your tools in the holes and use flex tape.

4x4dually · 08-11-2020, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jfaulkner

Don't most dodges have storage access holes rusted in the bed sides already?

Not in the south, no.

J-Pipes · 08-11-2020, 12:21 PM

Yeah, my factory bed is pretty bad, almost fell through the corner of it a few weeks ago!

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TJSHOTROD · 08-24-2020, 02:01 AM

I bought some of theses years ago to put on my truck and have a long story that ended up with me not having money to get them done or a place to store them any more and they ended up in the trash. I just put fiberglass flared bedsides on my truck and painted it and still wish I had not thrown them away and had done them now that i had the money.

08-09-2020, 08:09 PM	#1
J-Pipes Name: J-Pipes Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,575	Hide-n-Side bed kit. Picked one of these up today, looks like everything is there, except for directions. Any chance anyone on here has been around these before and could point me in the direction of instructions? Near as I can tell, the company is no longer in operation. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk __________________ 2000 Dodge ext cab short bed, 6spd.

08-10-2020, 02:57 AM	#3
Begle1 Name: Begle1 Title: Too Much Time Status: Here Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kihei, Maui Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,143	Wow, do you cut sheet metal and install a hinge and shelving yourself? __________________ 1990 D-250 Regular Cab: Automatic transmission, turkey air horn, wires.

08-10-2020, 06:08 AM	#4
thatguy69 Name: thatguy69 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mansfield Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,023	I would say there's probably a reason they're no longer in operation...... __________________ 1999 Compound 24v Rust Rocket 2008 F350 P24v/Allison

08-10-2020, 08:44 AM	#7
zstroken Name: zstroken Title: For $$$ your name here Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Western Michigan(by the lake) Member`s Gallery Posts: 23,151	Cool concept, to prevent any rust, looks like it would be a complete repaint though. Even then I think it would be a rust magnet. __________________ 2008 4x4 Megacab, 68RFE 97 Dodge gone.... 24V P-Pump Mafia member #1(retired) Thanks to Mumau Diesel, Goerend Transmission, Northeast Diesel Service!

08-10-2020, 10:00 AM	#8
J-Pipes Name: J-Pipes Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,575	Only steel left is most of the bed floor, and the front of the bed and tailgate. Everything else is Fiberglass with stainless hardware. Near as i can tell, you basically only keep the floor between the wheel wells. I got this kit, thats never been installed before, and a really good factory bed yo build if from for about the same price as nice beds are going for around here. My general plan is to keep working on projects that are outside for now, and hopefully be able to set this up inside the garage once it cools off, then just swap the bed onto the truck. Be real nice if I could find some install instructions before I get started though! Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk __________________ 2000 Dodge ext cab short bed, 6spd.

08-09-2020, 11:00 PM	#2
Snedge Name: Snedge Title: Comp Diesel Sponsor Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Western Pa. Member`s Gallery Posts: 18,859	What is it that you get in the kit?

08-10-2020, 10:54 AM	#9
zstroken Name: zstroken Title: For $$$ your name here Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Western Michigan(by the lake) Member`s Gallery Posts: 23,151	Can you post some pictures of the kit, what all is included? __________________ 2008 4x4 Megacab, 68RFE 97 Dodge gone.... 24V P-Pump Mafia member #1(retired) Thanks to Mumau Diesel, Goerend Transmission, Northeast Diesel Service!

08-10-2020, 01:27 PM	#11
dummins Name: dummins Title: Another moron Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Beaver Lake Member`s Gallery Posts: 262	Almost like a ram box. But way sweeter. I have nothing to add other than I’ve never seen that looks pretty cool.

08-10-2020, 01:55 PM	#12
J-Pipes Name: J-Pipes Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,575	I'll have to try to dig it out this weekend maybe, we put everything in the back of the storage shed because I know it'll be at least fall/winter before I get started on it. I get what you're saying about damaging the pieces. I have no idea how to go about getting duplicate pieces made for spares. First thing popping into my head is 3d printing, but I'd imagine that would take a huge machine? Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk __________________ 2000 Dodge ext cab short bed, 6spd.

08-10-2020, 03:04 PM	#13
Begle1 Name: Begle1 Title: Too Much Time Status: Here Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kihei, Maui Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,143	So it's basically brand new pre-molded fiberglass bedsides? So they come in a box that is like 10' long and 4' tall? And probably cost $thousands? __________________ 1990 D-250 Regular Cab: Automatic transmission, turkey air horn, wires.

08-11-2020, 08:08 AM	#16
4x4dually Name: 4x4dually Title: Moderator Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Stillwater, OK Member`s Gallery Posts: 31,812	That's actually kinda cool. Do they have a version for training wheels? __________________ Jory 2009 4x4 3500 MCLB "There are people far less intelligent than you making a living doing this stuff." - Jeff Mumau

08-11-2020, 12:21 PM	#19
J-Pipes Name: J-Pipes Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,575	Yeah, my factory bed is pretty bad, almost fell through the corner of it a few weeks ago! Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk __________________ 2000 Dodge ext cab short bed, 6spd.

08-24-2020, 02:01 AM	#20
TJSHOTROD Name: TJSHOTROD Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2006 Member`s Gallery Posts: 258	I bought some of theses years ago to put on my truck and have a long story that ended up with me not having money to get them done or a place to store them any more and they ended up in the trash. I just put fiberglass flared bedsides on my truck and painted it and still wish I had not thrown them away and had done them now that i had the money. __________________ 01HO Dodge on 37's with Twins